Sports Columns
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Let's trust Piniella on this oneApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Some of the best Chicago sports stories concern guys who aren't in uniform. With the Bears it's the quarterback they don't have yet. With the Bulls it's the coach they h...
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Hawks moving radio to WGNApr 29, 2008 11:00 pm - It wasn't long ago that the Blackhawks were buying time and begging local radio stations to take their broadcasts. Now, according to sources, they've made a deal with WG...
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Cross country champs plan reunionApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Buffalo Grove High School is becoming very adept at holding retirement ceremonies for head coaches with distinguished careers. There's another party planned for a giant ...
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Here are the whereabouts of some former Cougars starsApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - It was just two weeks ago Oakland Athletics pitching coach Curt Young was saying how former Kane County Cougars pitcher Dallas Braden could be called up from Triple-A Sa...
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As state waits, tracks are dyingApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - While the legislature dawdles, the Illinois horse racing industry burns. That's the only conclusion you can reach on the eve of yet another Arlington Park opening withou...
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For Bears fans, the QB wait goes onApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Initial impressions came to mind Monday morning as the Bears introduced first-round draft choice Chris Williams. First: Man, this guy is one big quarterback. Second: Man...
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Wendell recognition set; Bonadonna's bat hot for IllinoisApr 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Buffalo Grove High School has become very adept at holding retirement ceremonies for head coaches with distinguished careers. There's a new party planned for another gia...
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Carlisle top candidate, but Bulls' coaching search far from overApr 27, 2008 11:00 pm - Go ahead and try to pick a favorite in the Bulls' coaching search. It's not easy. Think back to last year when a number of NBA teams filled vacancies with experienced he...
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Making great use of 'great opportunity'Apr 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The look on Nick Swisher's face was almost as precious as Timmy Podrasky's. Together they represented everything right about sports. Sunday was one of the days at Comisk...
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Bears send loud message to Benson with 2nd pickApr 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Like most athletes, running backs are a different breed of human being. They don't think like we do. Reality rarely is realistic. Denial is more appealing. So when the B...